Funky smell in dutch oven

yzzi

I'm not sure what "rancid" is supposed to smell like, but my dutch oven reeked of what smells like gross playdough. So I committed a cast iron felony and have it soaking in soapy water. Hopefully that'll take care of it.

Aviator

If you have not used it for awhile, yes it will. You did right. Wash oil cook and when done oil it again before you put it away. 

mickstephen

Don't all dutch ovens smell funky…?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dutch oven

sumoconnell

mickstephen said:

Don't all dutch ovens smell funky…?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dutch oven

Right there with you. Swmbo always complains of the Dutch oven smell!

margareedaville

My dutch ovens stink too.

...Sorry - I couldn't help myself.

yzzi

Haha, yeah definitely. I can't believe I didn't even see that one coming.

plumbfir01

soap. scrub. rinse. high heat until dried from inside. season. 

yzzi

I soaped, scrubbed, threw in the egg to dry and put a seasoning layer of shortening on it. Will check it out when I go back home. I guess it's a sign I need to use it more often.

Little Steven

sumoconnell said:

Don't all dutch ovens smell funky…?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dutch oven

Right there with you. Swmbo always complains of the Dutch oven smell!

The ones you do tonight will :-&

yzzi

I've got a sausage burrito slow cooking since breakfast that'll be nice tonight ;-)

bettysnephew

FWIW, the wife came up with the idea of putting a couple of chop sticks between the kettle and lid to allow air circulation during storage.  Seems to work for us.

yzzi

Great idea. I'll give that a shot.

DMW

I always put a paper towel between the lid and the base to absorb any moisture.

sumoconnell

@yzzi, shortening can spoil, right? I season with oil. I'm asking more than recommending...

Beans in the oven! Watch out world!

The Cen-Tex Smoker

sumoconnell said:

@yzzi, shortening can spoil, right? I season with oil. I'm asking more than recommending... Beans in the oven! Watch out world!

oil can go rancid as well.

rsmith193

The only way to clean that out without playing with the seasoning is to clean it with lard and salt. Never never never use water and soap.

yzzi

Yeah I know I committed a crime, but it looks like it's good now. Scrubbed it down with some white vinegar and put a new layer of seasoning on. And I tried the chop stick spacer.